Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Three cargo ships struck off Iran's coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz
The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
The ‘orphan pearl’: Inside Kharg, the beating heart of Iran’s oil empire
On Iran's 'Forbidden Island' of Kharg, ancient ruins sit beside the nerve centre of the nation's oil empire.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
ICE Barbie Creates Chaos as Hundreds of Her Employees Quit
The DHS shutdown is being felt at airports nationwide, with TSA agents quitting and calling out more often.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
'Exclusives Are Absolutely Not Happening': Xbox Helix Will Share Library with PS6
"The plan's the plan until it's not the plan"
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‘Bro, what’: LeBron, social media react to Adebayo’s historic 83-point game
Star NBA players like LeBron James take to social media to praise the Miami player's incredible scoring achievement.
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tmz.com Tech ·
Jenelle Evans’ Mom Barbara Desperately Called Police to Get Grandson Jace Committed
Jenelle Evans’ mom, Barbara Evans, called the police to have her grandson Jace committed after he pulled a gun on her, TMZ has learned.
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cbsnews.com Tech ·
6 killed, 3 hospitalized in Switzerland bus fire that may have been "deliberate," police say
Police are investigating after a fire on a regional bus in Kerzers, west of Switzerland's capital, killed at least six people.
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One Iranian football team member changes mind after Australia grants asylum
The player was advised by teammates and encouraged to contact the Iranian embassy, Australian minister says.
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zeteo.com Top stories ·
I Was a US Intelligence Analyst. Here's What a Ground Invasion of Iran Could Look Like
The Trump admin has floated three possible ground operation plans it claims would be 'small.' But in reality, Harrison Mann writes, they all risk dragging the US into a forever war in Iran.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Review in Progress: Marathon (PS5) - Bungie's Extraction Shooter Is Brilliant, and It Only Gets Better
It's a marathon, not a sprint
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wccftech.com Tech ·
PlayStation You Owe Us: The £1.97 Billion Class Action Against Sony's PlayStation Store Has Begun
The £1.97 billion class action lawsuit against Sony's PlayStation Store kicked off today. Here's what millions of UK users could receive.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Oil prices resume rally as traders shrug off prospect of historic reserve release
Oil prices were choppy on Wednesday morning as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.
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si.com Top stories ·
Answering the Biggest Questions Surrounding the Canceled Maxx Crosby Trade
Albert Breer spoke to several GMs around the league about how physicals usually work, what may have happened and what comes next.
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elifesciences.org Tech ·
Movie reconstruction from mouse visual cortex activity
Naturalistic movie reconstruction from mouse visual cortex activity achieves high spatial and temporal fidelity.
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Suspected tornadoes damage homes and knock down trees, power lines in Illinois, Indiana
Officials say a large tornado south of Chicago downed trees and power lines and overwhelmed the 911 center with emergency calls.
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scmp.com Top stories ·
Hong Kong stocks extend rebound on proposed oil reserve release
Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology leads the rise, gaining 5 per cent after profit surge.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum
Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
DOGE staffer had ‘God-level’ Social Security access, whistleblower says
Members of Congress demand investigations after complaint alleges unprecedented breach of Americans’ data
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Maxx Crosby's agent say he's on track to return during offseason program
Statement from agent says Crosby is on track to return during offseason program.
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ksl.com Top stories ·
Prosecutor says Rihanna, family were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired
Authorities say a Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies over gunshots fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles home last weekend.
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ign.com Tech ·
Battlefield 6 Studio Design Director Talks Night Maps and the Need to Work With Fans as Season 2: Nightfall Looms - IGN
We caught up with Ripple Effect studio design director Justin Wiebe to learn more about Battlefield 6 Season 2: Nightfall and how Battlefield Studios plans to work with fans to help shape its future.
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foxla.com Top stories ·
Record-breaking winter heat wave to blast Southern California: What to know
Southern California faces a record-breaking winter heat wave with temperatures surging 20 to 30 degrees above seasonal norms, bringing high risks for millions of residents through Friday.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
US attacks Iran’s mine-laying boats in strait of Hormuz as tensions rise over oil
Intelligence sources claim Iran has begun mine laying as US energy secretary backtracks on claim US escorted a ship through strategic chokepoint
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nbcsports.com Tech ·
Travis Kelce: I still love playing, Chiefs are making moves, I'm making another run at it
Kelce will be back for another season in Kansas City.
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Moltbook: Instagram owner Meta buys 'social media network for AI'
The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Inside the NFL's reaction to Ravens backing out of blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade with Raiders
Baltimore backing out of the deal for Crosby with Las Vegas sends shockwaves around the NFL
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White House denies US military escorted tanker in Hormuz after deleted post
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has walked back a deleted social media claim from Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
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Trump’s energy secretary sends oil markets into frenzy: report
Earlier Tuesday, Energy Secretary Chris Wright wrote on X that the U.S. Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Trump calls war in Iran 'a little excursion ... to get rid of some evil,' predicting end to hostilities soon | Fortune
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Falcom to announce final Trails game during 50th anniversary
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu features a four-page interview with Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo on the company’s 45th anniversary, which it celebrated this week. Kondo discusses the T…
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy S26 series' US pre-orders are up 25%, the Ultra is on top
This report reveals that the Ultra is absolutely crushing its two siblings, the S26 and S26+. Samsung US reports that the pre-order volume for the new...
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Bam Adebayo scores 83, passing Kobe Bryant for second most points in single NBA game
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
South Korea opposed to U.S. moving air defense systems in the country to Middle East: President Lee
Lee maintained that even if the assets were moved out of the country, its deterrence capability against North Korea will not be affected.
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espn.com Top stories ·
What canceled Maxx Crosby trade means for Raiders, Ravens
With free agency beginning Wednesday, Baltimore and Las Vegas have plenty of questions to answer going forward.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
New York explosive incident highlights challenge for agencies in wake of Iran war
An attempted bombing in New York is raising questions about terrorism threats and security measures to prevent them. Two men from Pennsylvania are accused of bringing homemade explosives to an anti-Islamic demonstration and throwing one into the crowd. The device didn’t detonate, and there were no injuries. Amna Nawaz discussed the challenge for security agencies with Juliette Kayyem.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Misty Copeland, Who Promoted 'Marty Supreme,' Says Timothée Chalamet "Wouldn’t Be An Actor" If It "Weren’t For Opera & Ballet"
Misty Copeland is calling Timothée Chalamet out following his remarks about ballet and opera.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Democrat Tops Race for Marjorie Taylor Greene Seat in Shock Election Twist
Georgia held a special election to replace the former MAGA lawmaker turned fierce Trump critic.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Prosecutor says Rihanna, family were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired
Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their three children and her mother were all at home when a woman now charged with attempted murder is alleged to have fired at the property, a prosecutor said.
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understandingwar.org Top stories ·
Iran Update Evening Special Report, March 10, 2026
US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on March 10 that US forces destroyed 16 Iranian minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom to face off in Mississippi Senate race
NBC News projects Hyde-Smith and Colom have won their primaries, setting up a clash in November.
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thebulwark.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Surgeon General Pick Needs a Spine Implant
A recent exchange revealed a troubling lack of political courage—but the job practically demands it.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google Pixel phones adding ‘Transit mode’: How to set up
As part of the March 2026 Feature Drop, Pixel phones are getting two features to help “manage your commute,” including Transit mode.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Italy upsets Team USA in World Baseball Classic shocker
Italy stunned Team USA with an 8-6 victory in World Baseball Classic pool play Tuesday night, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's 20-year history that puts the Americans in jeopardy of not advancing to the knockout round.
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Trump’s Iran war: Why Democrats say classified briefings have them worried
Lawmakers say the White House has not clearly explained why the US entered the conflict, or how long it may last.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
There's another big reason why shipping companies and insurers aren't willing to risk the Strait of Hormuz
An environmental catastrophe poses a massive risk in a region that has glittering high-rise buildings, posh beachfront resorts and booming commercial centers.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
I'm a millionaire living in Washington. I'm happy to pay more in taxes — it helps everybody.
Victoria Hattersley, a Washington millionaire, says she's happy to pay more in taxes as part of her state's proposed millionaire tax.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Bam Adebayo scores 83, passes Kobe Bryant for second most in a game in NBA history
Bam shattered LeBron James' Heat record for points in a game in three quarters.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Tig Notaro Needed to ‘Let Go’ of Cheryl Hines Friendship and Exited Their Podcast Over RFK JR.’s MAGA Ties: ‘Oh, She’s Gone… It’s Been Very Strange’
Tig Notaro and Cheryl Hines were friends and hosted a podcast together for three years until RFK Jr. went full MAGA.
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sea.mashable.com Tech ·
A new iPhone Fold design leak reportedly revealed: See it now
Is this what the rumored foldable iPhone will look like?
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Trump says Iran war will be over 'pretty quickly' but US hasn't 'won enough' yet
Oil prices fall as Trump threatens Iran with 'fire and fury' over Strait of Hormuz